Spanish Springs led the High the High Desert League with six all-league selections. Six was the second-highest total in the 4A North, behind Bishop Manogue’s seven. Four Raiders received postseason accolades. The Cougars’ outside hitter Emily Moore and setter Mackenzie O’Connell were both voted to the first team by the league’s coaches. Outside hitter/middle blocker … [Read more...]
4A North football all-league teams released
The 4A North football all-league teams were released last week and to no surprise, Reed had the most selections. In total, the Raiders grabbed a region-high 31 of the total 200 all-league spots announced from the 11 schools. Regional champ Damonte Ranch had 28. Spanish Springs had 19, the sixth highest amount. Reed RB/LB Tre Bussey – 4A North co-Offensive Player of the … [Read more...]
Girls Hoops: Raiders run past Mustangs, Cougars handle Colts
If Tuesday’s season opener wasn’t decided after Reed held a 25-8 lead going to the second quarter, it was shortly after. The Raiders scored the first 13 points of the second quarter and did not allow Damonte Ranch (0-1, 0-1) to hit a field goal until less than a minute remained, going on to cruise at home 68-18. “For a first game, I thought we looked pretty good,” Reed … [Read more...]
Boys Hoops: Raiders hang on at buzzer in opener, Cougars roll
The Joe Genung era got off to a climactic start on Tuesday night. Reed’s new coach watched from the bench as his defense forced an errant three ball from the corner to hang on and down Damonte, 64-61, at home in Tuesday’s season opener. “What an exciting game,” Genung said. “A nail biter to the end, probably a little closer than I wanted on that.” Damonte gained … [Read more...]
4A North Preseason Coaches Polls
The 4A North boys and girls basketball coaches anonymously voted in the Sparks Tribune Preseason Coaches Poll. A first-place vote was worth six points, a second place vote was worth five, etc. Douglas boys coach Corey Thacker did not participate in the Sierra League boys poll and Hug girls coach Ryan Gardner did not participate in the High Desert League girls poll. … [Read more...]
Season Preview: Cougars early 4A North favorites
The question for the 2016-17 Cougars is not if they will be good, but rather, how good will they be? Spanish Springs went 12-4 in regional play last year and returns four starters. It’s the largest reason the 4A North coaches tabbed them the preseason favorites in the Spark Tribune Coaches Poll. Tenth-year coach Kyle Penney isn’t moved by the preseason love. “You … [Read more...]
Season Preview: Cougars core intact
The Cougars were right there last year. Yes, they finished 7-20 overall, 4-12 in the former DI North (now 4A North for a second time). And yes, the .250 league winning percentage put them in fifth place in the High Desert League – five games out of the playoff picture. But consider this: Spanish Springs lost six games by five points or fewer and only scored five points … [Read more...]
High Desert League Boys Hoops Capsules
Spanish Springs Cougars 2015-16 league record: 12-4, second in HDL 2015-16 postseason: L to Galena in regional quarters, 63-50 Number of returning starters: 4 Key returners: Marcus Loadholt, Josh Prizina, Bryce DeLong, Jalen Townsell, Justus Eaglesmith Notable losses: Ryan Anderson, Daulton O’Connell Coach: Kyle Penney, 10th season Season outlook: It’s no … [Read more...]